Jurgen Klopp has released a fitness update on eight Liverpool players ahead of their Premier League match against Leeds United.
The Merseyside side host Leeds United in their next match in the English top flight. In the pre-match press conference, Klopp provided an update on the fitness of eight Liverpool players.
Klopp said he hopes Jordan Henderson is fit in time for the game against Leeds. “With Hendo, we have to wait a bit,” Klopp said. “It’s a blow, he was a bit stiff yesterday, he only had treatment yesterday. So we will see how he will be today. I hope he’s okay, to be honest.”
Klopp also confirmed that Thiago Alcantara is available for selection. However, he ruled out Naby Keita, Joel Matip, Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota and Arthur for his match against Leeds United.
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Jurgen Klopp releases fitness update on eight Liverpool players
Giving updates on Thiago, Keita, Matip, Diaz, Jota and Arthur, Klopp said: “And Thiago is back. Nabi not yet. Joel won’t be back, he’s here training but in rehab. You don’t have to ask about Diogo for a while and not about Luis for a while.”
Klopp also provided a positive update on Ibrahima Konate, stating that the French defender is getting closer to regaining full fitness. He also confirmed that Konate will be available for selection against Leeds United.
Meanwhile, Liverpool come into the match against Leeds United following their 3-0 victory over Ajax in the Champions League. Mohamed Salah, Darwin Núñez and Harvey Elliot scored the goals and Liverpool added all three points.
The victory also confirmed Liverpool’s progression to the next stage of the competition. The Reds sit second in Group A with 12 points from five games. They are three points behind group leader Napoli.
Meanwhile, Liverpool had suffered a shock defeat in their previous game in the Premier League. The Merseyside side traveled to the City Ground to take on Nottingham Forest and were beaten 1-0 by the hosts.
The defeat leaves Liverpool eighth in the Premier League points table. The Reds have 16 points from their 11 league games this season. They have four wins, four draws and three losses in the League so far in the 22/23 season.
Liverpool are 12 points behind Arsenal, who have collected 28 points from their 11 games.
